Hostages to misfortune

Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio, and streaming this week includes a variety of entertaining options:

Sunday, June 1

MOUNTAINHEAD: A new film written and directed by Jesse Armstrong debuts on Sky. It features a group of billionaire friends facing an international crisis, starring Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef.

C*A*U*G*H*T: This comedy series, executive produced by Sean Penn, follows four Australian soldiers mistaken for American spies. They strike a deal to create the ultimate hostage video. The series is available on ITVX.

FALLET: A spoof of Scandi-noir thrillers, this series stars Adam Godley as British DCI Tom Brown. Available on Viaplay, it offers a two-week free trial.

Tuesday, June 3

BILLY CONNOLLY DOES… A themed collection of archive clips, streaming on U, features the legendary comedian reflecting on changes in politics, celebrity, and more over the past 50 years.

Wednesday, June 4

RUSSELL HOWARD: LIVE AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM: The first screening of Russell Howard's latest stand-up special, recorded after an extensive tour, will be available on Comedy Central.

STICK: Owen Wilson stars in this Apple TV+ sports comedy series about a washed-up golfer mentoring a young prodigy. It's being compared to 'Ted Lasso' but with golf.

Friday, June 6

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU: Richard Ayoade hosts the final episode of the current series, with Jack Dee and Kelly Cates as guests. It airs on BBC One.

ST DENIS MEDICAL: A new American mockumentary sitcom about an underfunded Oregon hospital's overworked staff, airing on BBC One.

Source: Chortle (UK)

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